Specialist Definition
spĕshə-lĭst
specialists
noun
specialists
A person who specializes in a particular field of study, professional work, etc.
Webster's New World
A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery, especially one who is certified by a board of physicians.
A specialist in oncology.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of six grades for enlisted personnel with technical training and duties, corresponding to the grades of corporal through sergeant major.
Webster's New World
A species with narrow habitat or food requirements.
Specialists that feed only on carrion.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- medical specialist
- specialiser
- specializer
- doctor
- consultant
- maven
- connoisseur
- master
- authority
- virtuoso
- scholar
- professional
- expert
- ace
- skilled practitioner
Other Word Forms of Specialist
Noun
Singular:
specialistPlural:
specialistsOrigin of Specialist
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specialize +"Ž -ist
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